Teriyaki Chicken Skewers

True genius! Especially when firing up the grill just isn’t in the cards. With a homemade, 4 ingredient teriyaki sauce that’s both marinade and glaze, and a sesame and orange topping, this weeknight-friendly meal is one that’s always a good idea!

So, why homemade teriyaki sauce? Since virtually every grocery store stocks multiple versions, why should you make it? Because this homemade version is so good and so easy, there is no reason to have another bottle of something in your fridge!

And, as someone who has way too many bottles, jars and assorted ingredients in her fridge, this is a very good thing!

Ingredients for Chicken Skewers in the Oven:

Soy sauce – I made this with low sodium soy sauce but you can make it with regular soy sauce or tamari if you prefer.

Brown sugar

Mirin –Japanese rice wine I buy it in my local grocery store – Kikkoman is the brand I use.

Unseasoned rice vinegar – Marukan is the brand I used.

Boneless and skinless chicken – I used breasts, but you could use thighs as well.

Fresh orange

Sesame seeds

Green onions

Red chili flakes

This is the brand of Mirin that I use!

Tips for making Teriyaki Chicken Skewers:

Can you really put skewers in the oven?

You absolutely can! The key to making them in the oven is to soak the skewers!

How long do you soak wooden skewers?

You need to soak them for a minimum of 30 minutes but you can soak them overnight if you like.

Will wooden skewers catch fire in the oven?

They definitely can – which isn’t what you want! Soaking the skewers works very well. You can also wrap the ends in aluminum foil if you forget to soak them!

How do you get them to cook evenly?

This is probably the hardest part about making kebabs, kebobs, skewers, etc. Make sure your chicken is at room temperature – i.e. pull it out of the refrigerator about 30 minutes before cooking.Also make sure your chicken pieces are roughly the same size.

How to Make It!

Step #1: Make the sauce – Add the brown sugar, mirin, rice vinegar and soy sauce in a saucepan and cook until the brown sugar dissolves and the sauce has thickened slightly.

Step #2: Marinate the chicken -use about 1/4 cup of the sauce. Cover and refrigerate both the excess sauce and chicken.

Step #3: Make the skewers- I chose to use strips of chicken but you don’t have to get that fancy. You could also just cut them into chunks!

Step #4: Topping time! Combine the orange zest, sesame seeds, chili flakes and green onions in a small bowl. Sure you could skip this if you are REALLY pressed for time but…this little crunchy sprinkle makes ALL the difference!

Step #5: Broil the skewers – Lay the skewers on a foil-lined baking pan and brush with a bit of the sauce. Broil and then sprinkle with the topping and serve!

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